I am rehabbing a house I bought, it needs everything and I've gutted to studs and am now rebuilding. I am a 55 year old widow women not a contractor. I like fixing and painting. So if I do all the work inside do I nee...

Hello REI CommunityI am a newbie looking to build a rental portfolio and currently thinking about investing in rental properties in Joliet,IL,  Aurora, IL and Bolingbrook, IL. I selected these areas considering that t...

Let me start by saying this is my first pure real estate investment deal.  We own a couple properties that started out as primary residences, but this is the first actual deal.  I'm under contract for a duplex in the ...

I am looking at this house that has no permits. The garage was converted but we will just convert it back. However I think the master bedroom was once two rooms. It is very long and has two widows with different shape...

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $200,000

Cash invested: $60,000

Found this property through my realtor who had sold it to its current owner ...

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $200,000

Cash invested: $60,000

Found this property through my realtor who had sold it to its current owner ...

Hey Guys,In a competitive market, what time frames are you giving on your contingencies?  My agent is suggesting a 10 day loan, appraisal and inspection.  30 day close.Does that seem a bit aggressive?  We've identifie...

There is a new law that went into effect as of September 1, 2008. It affects buildings outside of any city limits. Collin County was only one of two counties in the state that had a county inspection program. Now, any...

Hey guys,I just looked at a 4bed 2 bath and all the numbers work out.It is however across from a big Section 8 apartment building.My realator said the best thing to do would be to apply to section 8 housing.I have ton...

I saw a 4 Units MF. 1 tenant is section 8 (s8) but family seemed nice. Other 3 are regular tenantsI got few questions about section 8, can someone please answer:1) Any additional things I need to consider about s8? Be...